Neuro Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry, Indiana. This 13-week travel assignment supports higher-acuity medical-surgical care for postoperative neuro and spine patients, stroke patients, trauma patients, and other complex medical conditions. The role requires strong neuro assessment, critical thinking, drain management, chest tube care, groin site management, and postoperative care skills.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m., 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend is required. Block scheduling may be accepted when it accommodates the weekend requirement.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license valid in Indiana; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, which may be obtained during the first week of orientation; 12 years of experience; demonstrated expertise in neuro assessments, critical thinking, drain management, postoperative care, chest tube management, and groin site management following interventional radiology procedures.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for higher-acuity medical-surgical patients with postoperative neuro and spinal surgeries.
  • Supports Level 2 trauma patients and Level 1 trauma patients transitioning from intensive care.
  • May care for stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, and general postoperative patients.
  • Patient ratios are typically 1:5 or 1:6.
  • Call is not required; voluntary call may be available.
  • Navy scrubs are required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits